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ian1976 wrote:I have just recently been diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic dependant on insulin, I have been riding for 4 years and have no intention of giving up my , I wasn't allowed to drive/ride for two weeks after being diagnosed and at first was affraid to get back on the bike fearing having a hypo and not recognising the symptoms while riding which could be dangerous. although my symptoms are easily recognisable at other times. I was wondering if there are any other Type 1 Diabetics out there riding who could give any advice/tips, ever experienced hypo while riding?
XX-Bernie wrote:Further to my last..........
is now on an insulin pump. His mum and dad highly recommend insulin pumps (mum is a doctor of psychology specialising in diabetes......lucky son!!). NHS funding is an issue as it costs £2500/pump and £1000/year to run, however, a charity called INPUT is very forceful in securing funding.
Tim wrote:...and now for the bollox...
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berniexx...that pump is mighty expensive..I have a spare Scottoiler...could that be modified for the job in hand?
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